Blackbutt North

Seniors make up 36.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.4%, contributing to the area's much older feel.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.1% and 37.0% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with only 2% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is actually much higher than in most similar areas.

About 43.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.5% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level; the usual household earns $787, which is far below the state figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.3% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Around 14.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

While 12.1% of people volunteer, this is a little below the national figure. Interestingly, 29.5% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, which is well above the state average.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $866 is far above the national figure. This group is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 13.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 32.8% of households consisting of one person. This helps explain why the typical home size of 2.1 people is lower than the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.6% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. Most residents use a car to get to work, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with only 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded recently.

Only 32.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, well above both the state and national figures.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, shops, or health services, far below the state figures.